As many of you know, I wrote my first cookbook filled with the meals we’ve loved as a family over the years—comforting favorites that fed a crowd and brought us around the table together. That book was born out of everyday life with a big family, filled with hearty casseroles, slow cooker staples, and plenty of baked treats.
But seasons change.
Now, I’ve got a whole new group of kids preparing to leave the nest—some already out on their own—and their needs look a little different. They aren’t feeding a table of ten anymore. They’re just learning how to cook for one or two, and that comes with its own set of challenges and joys.
So I decided to create an updated version of the cookbook—one designed especially for young adults, new homemakers, or anyone cooking in smaller portions.
This new book still includes some of our most-loved favorites, but it’s filled with the recipes we’re enjoying right now—scaled down, practical, and easy to make in a small kitchen. I also added sections I wish I had when I was just starting out, like:
- How to Meal Prep for One or Two
- A Sample Weekly Meal Plan
- What to Include in a Beginner Pantry
- Simple Kitchen Know-How and Tips
- Creative Ideas for Leftovers
- And Large-Print Text (a major upgrade from my older, smaller format)
Whether you’re a newlywed, a college student, an empty nester, or just someone trying to cook a little smarter, this book was made with you in mind.
It’s cozy, helpful, and full of real food made for real life.
Thanks for being part of the journey—and for passing these recipes on to the next generation of home cooks.
I’m still trying to download your new book that I purchased.
Can you send me an email. I can’t put the link here.
luvinmy12@gmail.com
I can’t get to the ordering of the physical book, the link takes me to a math book instead of your new cookbook. I would like to know how many pages and how many recipes it contains as well. Thank you.
Click on the arrow below the photos and you can choose which books you would like to purchase. Thanks amy
Hello Amy,
I bought a PDF today of your real
Life learning for teens book from the book store, and received a PayPal receipt . However I don’t have a link in my mailbox for a download . I hope you can get back to me soon. Thanks!
Just sent you an email
Hello Amy,
Not sure if the previous comments went through. I bought a PDF of your homeschool book for teens( real
Life learning) but no link came into my inbox. I do have a receipt from PayPal.
Hope to hear from
You soon. Thanks!
just sent you an email
I purchased this cookbook on PDF form on 8/8/2025. I have not received a file to download. I purchased 2 of your cookbooks and love them and love you videos.
I just sent you an email, I will send it to you over there. thanks amy or send me one luvinmy12@gmail.com